Best Parks in Toronto

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Expert Trendsetters from Little Italy

Created on Apr 14 2009

Pack up the kids or a picnic and spend the day at one of Toronto's best parks.

High Park

1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5H 2N2

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posted Apr 1 2009

natural park within a city: Sometimes you have to leave this urban jungle and go somewhere a little more green. If you're not able to leave the city, I suggest you visit High Park. The park is about 400 acres so it's a nice escape from the traffic and crowds. You'll discover plenty of woodland, rolling hills, ponds, landscaped gardens and trails. Go for a hike, stroll, bike ride or picnic. For families, check out the playgrounds, zoo and historic Colborne Lodge -- all located inside the park. During the spring High Park looks so beautiful, when all the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom.

Ashbridges Bay Park

30 Ashbridges Bay Park Rd, Toronto, ON, M4L 3W6

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posted Apr 8 2009

tranquil walk along the shore: This is a great park, close enough to the downtown core (just a short streetcar ride away) and the perfect place to spend a summer afternoon. Located on the beach, you'll see volleyball games going on, families having picnics, couples going for walks along the boardwalk, and lots of people soaking up the sun. It really doesn't feel like you're in the city at all. There's a laid-back vibe and the many independently owned restaurants and shops nearby add to the neighbourhood's easygoing charm. Nothing beats walking along the boardwalk on a nice day with a Baskin-Robbins ice cream cone in my hand (You’ll find the ice cream shop at Queen & Waverley).

Trinity Bellwoods Park

1053 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON, M5H2N2

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posted May 8 2008

Park in the city: I'm lucky to live down the street for this beautiful, big park (37 acres) with old, tall trees. The ravine (also known as the dog bowl) in the park is a leash-free zone for dogs. A recreation centre, tennis courts, baseball field and kids playground also makes it a great place to take the family on a Saturday afternoon. I love going for a morning jog through the park and then stopping by Fresh By Juice for Life (located beside the park at Queen & Crawford) for a smoothie.

Centre Island

Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, M5J1A1

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posted Apr 14 2009

parks and gardens: A short ferry ride from downtown takes you to the Toronto Islands, where you'll find beaches, plenty of green space and trees, beautiful gardens, recreational activities like biking, canoeing and volleyball, and an amusement park (called Centreville) for kids. It doesn't feel like you're in Toronto at all. Residents live on the island all year round, but the most popular time to visit is definitely the summer. I like coming here in the fall. It's beautiful when the leaves change colour. There's a restaurant by the harbour where you can grab a drink and snack and watch the sailboats go by on the lake. It's a relaxing retreat from the city. Regular adult fare to take the ferry over is $6.50, and it's $3 for kids under 14.

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